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John Kelsey is a Professor (Teaching) at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London. He has been with UCL since 2000, progressing from Research Fellow to Lecturer in Construction and Project Management (2003), Associate Professor of Construction, Project Management and Economics (2019), and finally to Professor (Teaching) in 2023.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Philosophy from University College, Oxford (1972)
- Graduate Diploma from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (1977)
- Certified Diploma from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (1980)
- Master of Science in Construction Economics and Management from University College London (2000)
Professor Kelsey's research spans multiple areas of construction management and sustainable development. His primary focus has been on construction planning, particularly spatio-temporal aspects, computer-aided construction logistics, and critical chain/last planner methods. He has significant expertise in the construction industry in lower-income countries, including technology transfer, domestic contractor development, and international project management. His work also addresses urban planning challenges, particularly rural housing shortages, sustainable urban regeneration, and stakeholder engagement in large infrastructure projects. More recently, he has researched organizational culture in health and safety, taking a critical realist approach and incorporating lessons from the Grenfell tragedy.
Analysis of his publication record shows consistent scholarly output across construction economics, project management, and sustainable development. His recent work demonstrates growing interest in big data applications in construction and housing policy challenges, reflecting alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). His interdisciplinary approach bridges practical construction experience with academic research.
His scientific recognition includes the Best Papers award from CIB in 2003. Professor Kelsey has been actively involved in organizing conferences on "Big Data and BIM" and "Sustainable Resources for Sustainable Cities" (2012-13), reflecting his engagement with emerging technological trends in construction.
Throughout his career at UCL, Professor Kelsey has held various teaching leadership roles, including Programme Leader for the MSc Construction Economics and Management (2011-2018) and MSc Project and Enterprise Management (2018-19). His teaching spans multiple programs including BSc Project Management for Construction and MSc Project and Enterprise Management (Network Rail).